Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
asantasanensis
ID:
1329566

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrire & V.R.Clark

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys48: 34 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342020

Common Names

  • Indigofera asantasanensis
  • Asantasan Indigofera
  • Indigofera

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Description

Indigofera asantasanensis (also called Asantasan Indigofera, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India. It has a spreading habit and small, oval leaves. The flowers are white and the fruits are red and berry-like. It grows in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Indigofera asantasanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including treating fever, pain, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Indigofera asantasanensis is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indigofera asantasanensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Indigofera asantasanensis

Indigofera asantasanensis is native to Ghana and can be found in the Ashanti region.

Species in the Indigofera genus

Indigofera asperifolia, Indigofera blanchetiana, Indigofera bongardiana, Indigofera campestris, Indigofera conzattii, Indigofera coronilloides, Indigofera costaricensis, Indigofera cuernavacana, Indigofera densiflora, Indigofera fruticosa, Indigofera guaranitica, Indigofera hygrobia, Indigofera jaliscensis, Indigofera kurtzii, Indigofera lancifolia, Indigofera latifolia, Indigofera lindheimeriana, Indigofera montana, Indigofera palmeri, Indigofera panamensis, Indigofera platycarpa, Indigofera pueblensis, Indigofera purpusii, Indigofera rojasii, Indigofera salmoniflora, Indigofera sphaerocarpa, Indigofera sphinctosperma, Indigofera tephrosioides, Indigofera thibaudiana, Indigofera truxillensis, Indigofera tumidula, Indigofera langlassei, Indigofera caroliniana, Indigofera miniata, Indigofera trifoliata, Indigofera zollingeriana, Indigofera prostrata, Indigofera incompta, Indigofera lespedezioides, Indigofera parodiana, Indigofera subulata, Indigofera tephrosioides, Indigofera micheliana, Indigofera curvirostrata, Indigofera hiranensis, Indigofera nugalensis, Indigofera pellucida, Indigofera drepanocarpa, Indigofera sabulosa, Indigofera kirilowi,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Brian David Schrire (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrire' in the authors string.
Vincent Ralph Clark: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.R.Clark' in the authors string.